Your hair type determines everything, from the right hair care products to the right brushing routine. If you have thick hair, you know it requires special care. Brushing and detangling it the right way, with the right brush, will keep it looking healthy and beautiful. We’ll tell you everything you need to know.
Thick hair is characterized by a larger diameter (meaning each individual strand is measurably thicker) and higher density (i.e., more strands per square inch of your scalp). These two factors make this hair type a bit tricky to manage, as it is prone to dry ends, frizz, and tangles. Establishing the right brushing and detangling routine can help you get the most out of your thick hair. But to do that, it’s important to choose a hairbrush suited to your hair type. Keep reading to find out how to pick the right hairbrush for you.
What is the best detangling brush for thick hair?
Choosing the right brush for thick hair will help you tame frizz and flyaways, keep knots at bay, and prevent split ends. For thick hair, we recommend using our detangling brush and boar-bristle hairbrush.
The detangling brush
Detangling your hair prevents knots from forming and also helps improve blood circulation in the scalp. To keep your hair healthy and beautiful, it’s important to detangle it with a brush suited to your hair type. For thick hair, we recommend using a brush with multiple flexible nylon bristles arranged at varying heights. This allows for a pain-free detangling experience with little to no breakage.
The detangling brushes from Altesse StudioBeauty Collection are made from bio-sourced nylon fibers, interwoven using our unique bristle placement technique. We have specially designed a brush to provide an unparalleled detangling experience for those with thick or curly hair.
The boar bristle hairbrush
With its powerful conditioning benefits, the boar bristle hairbrush can be a valuable addition to your hair care routine if you have thick hair. The keratin in the bristles of this brush is identical to the keratin in human hair, making it the ideal tool for distributing the natural oils from your scalp from the roots to the ends. This helps nourish each strand and prevent your ends from drying out. With each use, your hair will become softer, shinier, and more supple. Moreover, a boar bristle hairbrush smooths out the hair shaft, eliminating frizz and keeping it well-tamed. All while promoting blood circulation in the scalp, encouraging hair regrowth, and removing impurities your hair collects throughout the day!
The boar bristle brushes from Altesse StudioBeauty Collection are of exceptionally high quality, and we offer brushes specially designed for thick or curly hair.
How to brush and detangle thick hair
Once you’ve chosen the right hairbrush(es), it’s important to brush thick hair properly to keep it looking its best. We recommend a two-step hair brushing routine that offers two key benefits: detangling (using a detangling brush) and conditioning (using a boar bristle hairbrush).
3 techniques for effectively detangling thick hair
- Use your detangling brush when your hair is damp or dry. Do not detangle your hair when it is completely wet, as that is when it is most fragile.
- Always detangle your hair by starting at the ends and working your way up.
- Try to detangle your hair in the evening, before going to bed. That way, you’ll wake up with fewer tangles and avoid a painful brushing session in the morning.
3 Techniques for Brushing Thick Hair to Maximize Conditioning
- To condition your hair, use a boar-bristle brush on dry hair. This helps distribute the natural oils produced by your scalp throughout your hair and nourish your hair strands.
- Use the famous 100-stroke brush technique.
- Brush your hair once in the morning and once in the evening for optimal conditioning and maximum benefits.